Administrative Officers at the Federal Government Development Finance Institution (DFI)

The Federal Government of Nigeria is setting up a Development Finance Institution (DFI) with the objective to increase the availability and access to finance for micro, small and medium enterprises through eligible finance intermediaries.

It will be a wholesale development finance institution that will provide long term financing and partial credit guarantees to eligible financial intermediaries for on-lending to micro-, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs). It will thrive on a culture of innovation to encourage and promote the growth of MSME in Nigeria by providing financial facilities to participating financial institutions to on-lend to MSMEs.

A Government Agency operating in this financial MSME sector would like to engage the services of experienced and highly qualified persons listed below for the vacant position:

Job Title: Administrative Officer

Location: Nigeria

Job Description

• The objective of this position is to improve office efficiency through the provision of office services, implementation of administrative systems, procedures, and policies, and monitoring administrative projects.
• To this end, a suitable candidate is being sought for immediate consideration and employment as Administrative Assistant.

Scope of Work
The Administrative Assistant to be selected will be expected to perform tasks that include but not limited to the following:

• Applicant would performs administrative and office support activities for multiple supervisors.
• Coordinate preparation of departmental reports.
• Schedule meetings and arrange conference rooms.
• Take minutes of meetings as may be required
• Duties may include word processing, creating spreadsheets and presentations, and filing
• Responds to requests from the public and other governmental and private entities for organizational, operational and administrative information upon consultations with the management.
• Provide information by answering questions and requests, taking memos, and maintaining files.
• Ensure operation of office supplies and equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; calling for repairs;
• Maintain supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies.
• All other duties as required by Management

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree
• The applicant should have at least 5 years work experience as an Administrative Assistant/Officer and some experience working with senior management executives.
• Must possess Microsoft Office skills, internet research abilities and strong communication skills

Application Closing Date
19th August, 2016.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note: Only short-listed Applicants will be contacted.